The green vegetables  

To regain balance, head for green vegetables! Often neglected during the holidays, they are perfect for treating acidity in food and cleaning the body. 

Green vegetables contain the essential nutrients to eliminate: Potassium accelerates drainage and antioxidants reduce inflammation. Also rich in fiber, green vegetables facilitate transit and help improve digestion.

Broccoli, spinach, green beans, leek, watercress, lamb’s lettuce, celery, Brussels sprouts… The choice is vast and will allow you to vary your menus without getting bored. 

Among these vegetables, the artichoke is an essential health asset. A true ally of the liver, it promotes the secretion of bile and its evacuation to the intestine. Thanks to its high potassium content, it is finally a good diuretic. You can consume it cooked but also make it a drink to drink throughout the day. To do this, mix three tablespoons of artichoke extract in half a liter of water. 

Light and low in calories, green vegetables, cooked or raw, are To consume without moderation !

The lemon

To purify your liver and do the housework, nothing like lemon juice. Alkalizing, lemon helps rebalance the body and boost the immune system. 

In addition, thanks to its detox action, lemon will regulate the digestive system and facilitateelimination of toxins and fats. Rich in vitamin C, it will also strengthen your immune system.

When you wake up, on an empty stomach, you can drink it lukewarm. You can also dilute lemon in a bottle, to drink throughout the day. 

Choose lemons from organic farming to benefit from all its benefits. 

Black radish

Containing a high content of isothiocyanates and glucosinolates, molecules which have antiseptic and antibacterial properties, black radish has real health benefits. 

Besides, it promotes the secretion and elimination of bile salts. It is also a diuretic.

Source of vitamin C and potassium, black radish can be eaten in salad or juice, mixed with carrot or apple to soften its pungent taste.

The kiwi

Full of antioxidants and vitamin C but also rich in copper, magnesium and potassium, the kiwi is the anti-aging fruit to adopt.

It is also effective for fight against constipation and facilitate digestion.

King of winter, don’t wait to put it on your plates. 

Garlic

With its sulfur content and vitamin E, garlic is a perfect food during detox. It allowsflush out toxins and cleanse the body thanks to its diuretic effects. 

Besides its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, garlic regulates cholesterol levels in the blood.

Consume raw and crushed to retain its strengths.

Anne-Flore Renard

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